Odysseys Unlimited is the leader in affordable, high-quality small group travel, just 12 to 24 guests
Our small group tours and small ship cruises span Europe, Asia & the Far East, Africa & the Middle East, North America, Central & South America, and Australia & the South Pacific. In 2023, Odysseys Unlimited is offering 45 fully escorted small group tours and small ship cruises typically ranging in length from 11 days to 22 days.
Our travel blog, The Odysseys View, contains a wealth of useful, entertaining, and educational posts. In our Essential Knowledge blog series, we address many common questions asked by our guests – both about traveling with Odysseys, and about travel in general. Click the link in the comment below to browse them all.
For this , we’re highlighting Geri and Greg Bebernitz who recently embarked on Moroccan Discovery – their fourth tour with Odysseys Unlimited – which Geri documented in a series of fascinating posts on her Retirement Adventure Blog.
Click the link in the comment below to read all about their adventure in Geri’s own words.
One benefit of working for a travel company is that you never run out of ideas for your next vacation – like Odysseys employee Sue B., who recently returned from our Exploring Iceland small group tour, where she visited waterfalls, volcanic craters, glaciers, bubbling mud flats, and so much more.
Learn more about this tour by clicking the link in the comment below.
How do you overcome language barriers when traveling abroad? It’s something to consider as you prepare for any adventures you have planned for this fall or winter.
AFAR shared some in a recent article – click the link in the comment below to read.
We recently announced another new small group tour for 2025: Jewels of Colombia. On this exciting South American adventure, we immerse ourselves in Colombia’s Spanish Colonial heritage and Caribbean vibe as we travel from Bogota to Medellin to Cartagena.
Learn more about this tour by clicking the link in the comment below.
Many people associate the practice of voodoo with witchcraft and “black magic.” However, in West Africa, Voodoo (also known as Vodun) exists as an ancient aspect of the culture that unites some 50 million people across Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and the Caribbean.
We take a deep dive into the history of Voodoo in our latest blog post – click the links in the comment below to learn more or view our new West Africa Discovery small group tour.
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Do you have photos from a recent Odysseys Unlimited small group tour, especially photos of unique small group events and activities? We’d love to see them – send your best high resolution shots (original size) to [email protected]. If we use one of yours in our catalog, we’ll give you $100!
We're sounding the trumpet: today is World Elephant Day, dedicated to celebrating this wondrous animal and raising awareness. And a shoutout to some of the many organizations working to protect elephants from poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and loss of habitat:
Check out Visit Oslo’s tongue-in-cheek ad that went viral earlier this summer and became a social media sensation!
You can visit Norway’s cosmopolitan capital on our Norwegian Splendor small group tour – click the link in the comment below to learn more about this tour.
Odysseys Unlimited tours feature guaranteed small groups of just 12 to 24 guests allowing us to offer unique experiences that simply would not be possible with a larger group. In our Small Group Highlights blog series, we shine a spotlight on many of these events. Click the link in the comment below to learn more.
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For today’s challenge, can you name where this photo was taken? Here’s a hint: Built high atop tufa cliffs overlooking the surrounding plains, this medieval town is home to one of the few Papal residences outside Rome.
“Our tour guide was outstanding, hotels were all great, excellent meals, great company, small group model is perfect!”
Frank Alvarado, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Across Spain and Portugal
May 28, 2024
Visit our website to start planning your next Odysseys adventure today – click the link in the comment below.
In honor of the Olympics wrapping up at the end of this week (America is the current overall medal leader with 75), we thought we’d share another article with for when traveling to France. Click the link in the comment below to read 8 rules on French etiquette from AFAR.
How many countries have you visited in your lifetime? And do you think your list is longer than the typical travel enthusiast’s?
Click the link in the comment below to take the quiz and find out. And be sure to share your results in the comments to see how you stack up against your fellow Odysseys travelers!
Odysseys Unlimited has fulfilled the travel dreams of thousands of guests since first opening our doors in 1998. With our proven 26-year track record, it’s no wonder so many guests have such great things to say about their on-tour experiences after they return home. We have gathered some of their testimonials for our latest blog post – click the link in the comment below to read.
Odysseys employee Cara K. recently returned from the South Pacific, where she spent some time meeting with our tour directors and travel partners from our Australia and New Zealand tours to prepare for the busy fall travel season starting in September. Cara and her colleagues also enjoyed several team-building activities, including a brewery visit and a road trip from Queenstown to Christchurch.
Learn more about our Exploring Australia & New Zealand and New Zealand Adventure small group tours by clicking the link in the comment below.
Odysseys employees Keilah R. and Emily G. experienced “la dolce vita” firsthand on their recent Southern Italy & Sicily small group tour. Together, they explored medieval towns, marveled at ancient ruins, savored tantalizing fare – and took many beautiful photos.
Click the link in the comment below to learn more about this tour.
In a recent article, Condé Nast Traveler lists 28 of the best things to do in Barcelona, some of which – like Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia – are included in our Across Spain and Portugal tour itinerary. And guests can see other attractions on this list during their free afternoons on Days 15 and 16 of Across Spain and Portugal, or on the “Barcelona – On Your Own” post-tour extension on both Across Spain and Portugal and Paradores & Pousadas.
Read the full article by clicking the link in the comment below.
Following the leader ... on Elephant Friday
We are pleased to announce another new tour for 2025: West Africa Discovery. On this fascinating journey through Ghana, Togo, and Benin – a region brimming with history and culture – we learn about rich artistic tradition and voodoo religion, about modern life and the shameful history of the slave trade.
Discover more about this tour by clicking the link in the comment below.
The Paris Olympics start this Friday, and worldwide excitement continues to build. But before the Opening Ceremony kicks off and you start dreaming about a Parisian adventure yourself, check out our Insider’s Guide to Paris for helpful information about exploring the City of Light. Click the link in the comment below to read.
From Lisbon to Oporto, from Basque Country to Barcelona, Odysseys employees Liz M. and Jessica N. experienced so much on their recent Across Spain and Portugal small group tour. They also took loads of photos, which they’ve generously shared with us – and you!
Learn more about this tour by clicking the link in the comment below.
Check out AFAR's list of 12 must-visit historical sites around the world, most of which – including Angkor Wat (pictured here), Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, and the Parthenon – you can see on an Odysseys Unlimited small group tour.
Click the link in the comment below to read the full article. How many of these sites have YOU visited?
Do you think you’ve visited more once-in-a-lifetime destinations than other avid travelers? It’s time to find out…
Click the link in the comment below to take the Travel Bucket List Challenge – and be sure to share your results in the comments!
We’re delighted to announce the release of our latest e-catalog, featuring two all-new small group tours for 2025: West Africa Discovery and Jewels of Colombia. In this e-catalog, you can also find the first announcement of Fall 2025 prices and departure dates for Treasures of Egypt, Egypt & the Eternal Nile, and Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage.
Browse our latest e-catalog by clicking the link in the comment below.
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For today’s challenge, can you tell us where this photo was taken? Here’s a hint: Outside of Antarctica, this is where you’ll find the largest glaciers in the world.
Odysseys employee Sandy L. recently spent some time in Egypt meeting with tour directors ahead of another busy travel season starting this October. The trip wasn’t nonstop meetings, though – she and her colleagues also got to flex their creative muscles at a local art center.
Click the link in the comment below to learn more about our Egypt small group tours.
In May, Elaine Martin and her husband Carl embarked on our Bulgaria & Romania Discovery small group tour. It was the 31st Odysseys tour they’ve taken, and just as she’s done after their other tours, Elaine is documenting their adventure in a series of videos on her YouTube channel.
The video about the Bulgaria portion of the tour dropped this month – click the link in the comment below to watch. And keep checking Elaine’s YouTube channel, “travldtwoseven,” for the upcoming video on the Romania portion of the tour.
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Here at Odysseys Unlimited, we design our tours specifically for small groups of just 12 to 24 guests. It’s our specialty and it’s all that we’ve ever done since we opened our doors more than 25 years ago. On an Odysseys small group tour, you’ll enjoy benefits simply unavailable to travelers on conventional tours of 30, 40, or more. Watch our new video to learn more. #guidedsmallgrouptravel #travelforseniors #odysseysunlimited
OK, Facebook friends … for this week’s #WhereInTheWorldWednesday challenge, can you tell us where this video was shot? Here’s a hint: Named for the 4th-century missionary believed to have founded it, the basilica on the island in this video houses many frescoes, the earliest of which date back to the 14th-century CE. #travelquiz #travelinspiration #guidedsmallgrouptravel #travelforseniors
We recently recorded video instructions on how to log in and use our guest portal, where you can access all the information you need to prepare for an upcoming Odysseys tour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click below to watch the video. #tutorialvideo #travelprep #smallgrouptravel #odysseysunlimited
You’re NEVER too big for a crossing guard – especially on Elephant Friday. Thank you to Odysseys guests Brian K. and Emily T. for capturing this special moment on our Tanzania Adventure small group tour! #elephantfriday #safaritour #smallgrouptravel #africanelephant #tanzaniatravel
Thanks to the small size of our tour groups, Odysseys guests enjoy experiences that are simply not available to guests on larger tours, like this visit to a communal rice farm in Laos. There – under the tutelage of local farmers – we weave bamboo, process sugar cane, harvest rice (shown in the video below taken by Odysseys employee Steven C.), and more. To enjoy this unique Odysseys-only experience for yourself, check out our Southeast Asia Odyssey small group tour here: https://tinyurl.com/58x6mus2 #memorablemomentmonday #smallgrouptravel #asiatravel #laostravel #odysseysunlimited
Odysseys guests + baby elephant = cuteness overload on Elephant Friday
A veteran of countless visits to the Galapagos, longtime Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Tomas Palma knows exactly what to pack for our Machu Picchu to the Galapagos small group tour – watch the video below to see what he recommends. #galapagostravel #traveltips #GalapagosTravelTips
In Lisbon on Day 3 of our Discovering Portugal small group tour, guests visit a local restaurant for dinner and enjoy a performance of fado music, the traditional melancholic music of Portugal. View our 13-day itinerary here and get inspired to see this beautiful country for yourself: https://odysseysunlimited.com/tours/europe/discovering-portugal/ #TravelTuesday #portugaltravel #travelforseniors #smallgrouptours
Memorable Moment Monday: Guest Rebecca Fromherz-Kenneke recently had the special opportunity to sing at Beit She’an National Park while on our Israel: Timeless Wonders small group tour. This site has extensive Roman-era ruins, including a theater with impressive acoustics, as you’ll see and hear! #memorabletravelmoments #israeltravel #smallgrouptours
On this St. Patrick’s Day, we invite you to join the revelry by watching – and listening – to this video by Amanda Walsh, one of our Irish Tour Directors, and her daughter Clíodhna (pronounced “Cleenah”), as they dive into the history and present-day significance of the Irish language. And if their melodious tones inspire you to experience Ireland for yourself, please visit our website to learn more about our Enchanting Ireland small group tour: https://odysseys-unlimited.com/tours/europe/enchanting-ireland/. #StPatricksDay #Ireland #Smallgrouptours
On this St. Patrick’s Day, we invite you to join the revelry by watching – and listening – to this video by Amanda Walsh, one of our Irish Tour Directors, and her daughter Clíodhna (pronounced “Cleenah”) as they dive into the history and present-day significance of the Irish language. And if their melodious tones inspire you to experience Ireland for yourself, please visit our website to learn more about our Enchanting Ireland small group tour: https://odysseys-unlimited.com/tours/europe/enchanting-ireland/.
Enjoy a few splendid sequences from around Patagonia – and keep an eye out for the majestic Osorno Volcano in the background! Shot by our very own Tour Director Alex Maureira. Join Alex or one of our other knowledgeable TDs in Patagonia on one of our two small group tours: https://odysseys-unlimited.com/tours/central-south-america/patagonian-frontiers-chile-by-land-sea/ or https://odysseys-unlimited.com/tours/central-south-america/patagonia-explorer-best-chile/ Alex Maureira Photo Expeditions #Chile #Argentina #Patagonia #smallgrouptours
A #TravelTuesday conundrum… Plucking leaves from the treetops is easy, but a giraffe has to drink and eat grass, too! Ever wondered how these towering creatures get down to ground level? Watch closely… #southernafrica #smallgrouptours
Many of our tour directors possess talents beyond those they display on tour. Peru’s Oscar Oviedo finds inspiration, and passion, in carrying on the pottery-making traditions of his ancestors. Watch his video for a demonstration of this fine art. #Peru #Smallgrouptours
Our small group tours - just 12 to 24 guests, guaranteed - span the globe: Europe, Asia & the Far East, Africa & the Middle East, The Americas, and Australia & the South Pacific. Odysseys Unlimited offers over 55 fully escorted small group tours ranging in length from 10 days to 22 days, led by experienced, caring Tour Directors and with stays in distinctive lodgings.
